1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Eagle owl
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.43 g | 38.68 mm |
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 NZD = USD 0.62 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.43 g |
| Diameter | 38.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle owl
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENDANGERED WILDLIFE
1 DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Cook Islands $1 Elizabeth II (Eagle Owl) coin is made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.43 grams, which is unusual for a coin of its denomination. Most coins of this value and era are made of a lighter material, such as cupro-nickel or aluminum bronze. The use of copper-nickel gives the coin a distinctive weight and feel, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
